Denver-based Exclusive Resorts announced today is has formed a partnership with tennis stars Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf to co-develop resort real estate and tennis centers.
The luxury destination club will work with Agassi Graf Development, a company formed by the husband-and-wife team, to develop new resort communities that feature tennis and fitness as the central amenities. Some will feature Agassi-Graf Tennis and Fitness Centers.
“Exclusive Resorts is built around creating vacation memories for our members that they will have for a lifetime,” said chairman Steve Case. “We believe that this multi-faceted partnership with Andre and Stefanie can change the vacation and resort real estate industries, and make the experience for Exclusive Resorts members even more valuable.”
Agassi, who ended his 21-year pro tennis career earlier this month, will also serve as a senior advisor to Exclusive Resorts, consulting on destination selection and writing a newsletter for members.
Exclusive Resorts is the largest destination club in the burgeoning travel segment, with nearly 2,400 members. They own about 300 properties with a combined value of more than $300 million.
Staff writer Julie Dunn can be reached at 303-954-1592 or at jdunn@denverpost.com.
